Economy - overview
New Caledonia has more than 20% of the world's known nickel resources.In recent years, the economy has suffered because of depressed internationaldemand for nickel, the principal source of export earnings. Only a negligibleamount of the land is suitable for cultivation, and food accounts for about25% of imports. In addition to nickel, financial support from France and tourismare key to the health of the economy.

NOTE: The information regarding New Caledonia on this page is re-published from the 1997 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of New Caledonia Economy 1997 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about New Caledonia Economy 1997 should be addressed to the CIA.